Fire and indictments mark turbulent Tama county report
A Des Moines dispatch details a severe barn fire in Tama County destroying five barns and killing two horses with an estimated loss of 5000 dollars. Serial indictments target county officials and sheriffs over extortion and conspiracy while smallpox quarantine authority is discussed with state approval to act. The piece also notes river traffic winding down as Mississippi navigation nears end with steamboat inspectors reporting activity across the trade corridor.
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Kire
Cummins
Phillips
Ideal
Coates
Waxter
Weller
Pep
Gummins
Wee- Fiett
Pergue Ron
Herriatt
Mars
Aas
K. J. Shearer
Board of Supervisors
Northwestern Railroad
Whems J. Shoemaker
JT. W. McPherson
WS. Devine
Frank Ti. Nortoy
Insanity Commission
Shaw
Hitcheouk
Ama County
State Board of Health
Hitchcock
Leslie M. Shaw
Des Moines
Towa
Tama
State Board of Wealth
A. Mo Linn
Talin
Dr. Linn
Centerville
Jidee Pee
Lee Demurrer
Teis
Shere Climb
Smith
Justice Henderson
Eheal
Consielion Gic
Dlivart Justics
Hin
Ninelilee
Roeny Vista County Grand Jury
Steve Jacke
Greenville
Jol Suundblad
Mississippi
Decrease in Iowa dairy business reported in fifteenth annual review
The fifteenth annual report of the Iowa state dairy commissioner shows a drop in butter output by more than 3,000,000 pounds and a decline in creameries as farmers prosper and shift away from large herd care. The report calls for legal and inspection updates, more assistants, and faster reporting. it notes sanitation issues in many creameries and urges standard test bottles under the dairy commissioner’s oversight. It also details local incidents including the death of Joe Ackerman in Minnesota, a sheriff inquiry into Mrs. Edwards shooting, and guilty pleas by Reuvers and Steuben for aiding illegal naturalization and vote manipulation.
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Root
Des Moines
Iowa
Olice
BK. DY. Norton
Ms. Norton
Oltlow
Norton
J. Wright
W. Bowska
Uairy
Joe Ackerman
Waterton
Hayfield
Minn
Chicago Great Western
Charles Edwards
Creston
Andy Nearly
Hermth Kealls
Nearly
Kealls
Reuvers
Steuben
Iuichi
Marion County
J. Young
Coon
Sae City
Kidon
Sack Schillinger
Schillinger
Iowa grain outlook and state ventures in 1901
Grain men in Des Moines report little corn to be marketed in Iowa this winter. Surplus will be shipped west or consumed locally. A new Sioux City telephone company plans toll lines to sixty five towns and Des Moines. Recruit stations expand in Iowa for volunteers to the Philippines and hospital corps. Governor Shaw expands delegates to Chicago livestock show and Exposition. Senator Titus discusses biennial elections with expected passage. The U S court case of Max Kroskopf yields guilty plea. bond set. Iowa Mutual Insurance elects officers and delegates to a national convention. valued policy bill defeated.
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Freders
Des Moines
Kansas City
Omaha
Drouth
Ecrops
New State Telephone Company
Sioux City
Scott
Davenport
Creston
Burlington
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Philippines
Shaw
Chicago
Charles F. C.tctiss
Iowa State College
Ames
Arastus A. Harris
Mareshalltown
I. G. Heaps
Farmers’ Tribune
Albert Cooley
Osceola
R. BP. French
Independence
C. L. Dolk
Kiron
Crawford County
The
Mutual Insurance Association of
Iowa
St. J. Young
Gelweiny
J. B. Brooks
Greenfielch
H. A. Gaarde
Emmet
W. P. Dewey
Sac County
New York
Paris
London Times
Republic
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Root
Jules Siegfried
France
America
Atlantic
Chamberlain blamed as British anger rises over army row
London reports Joseph Chamberlain, colonial secretary, facing severe criticism at home over his Prussian arm y remarks and alleged missteps. The affair draws reactions from English business leaders and politicians, with some urging no change in stance while others call for caution. Chamberlain remains away in Birmingham, declining to enter the dispute as officials say the issue will fade.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
Lille
Germany
Great Britain
Chamberlin
Chawberlsin
England
Mr. Chamberlain
My. Chamberlain
Longland
Colon Taken by Rebels in Colombia's Capital Occupation
Colombia’s capital Colon falls to liberal forces after minimal resistance. Reports say over twenty killed and about thirty wounded as rebels seize public offices and the town. The government withdraws, with Col. Barrera nominating a commission to take over offices.
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Colombia
Colon
Galveston
Texas
Gbernia
Colom
Guartel
Dimmrdin
Vanni
Barrera Adits
Liberais
Liberais Jul Tine Sine
Zaldrin
Theral Tenesit Gata
Tran Colon
USSD
Alres Kt
Laem Teoupa
Chorren
Ale Lus
Panama
Artic
Peregrite
Panam
Chorrera
Alban
Boyrea
Boyaca
Genergl Alban
Irish Defiance at Westminster Defends Lynch
Irish nationalists reject arrest of Col Arthur Lynch by insisting on his Westminster attendance. They elect him as a defiant protest while Horace Plunkett may resign after policy clashes. The Irish party aims to deter a government counterstroke and keep Lynch oath observation unlikely. Oblahmaus Plea for statehood: Oklahoma Governor Jenkins urges statehood with a population around half a million, noting rapid territorial progress.
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Coufin
London
Col
Arthur Lynch
Westminster
Horace Plunkett
Lyush
House of Commons
Oblahwuas
Washington
Nev, Jr
Wa. M. Jenkins
Territory of
Oklahoma
Jenkins
Riot and military clash as Greek students oppose gospel translation
In Athens on November 22 seven people were killed and many injured in clashes between troops and demonstrators opposing a proposal to translate the gospels into modern Greek. Marines supported by troops cordoned the premier’s residence as rioting spread through the city.
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Conilista
Athens
M. Theotonis
Jupiter
Olympus
Holy Synod
Athica
Vasses
German Public Turns Against Britain Over Chamberlain Rift
News accounts from London discuss rising anti British sentiment in Germany as reflected by the North German Gazette. British papers warn that German public temper is dangerous and could push Berlin toward anti British moves while authorities struggle to restrain insults in the press.
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Great Britain
London
Germany
Chamberlain
Morning Post
The
Daily News
Chambewain
America
Europe
Venezuela
Daily Chronicle
England
Berlin
Count von Buelow
Federal Insure 15 Dissolved Tiliness in Illinois
The Chicago Union Traction Company and Consolidated Traction Co failed to stop the Illinois state board of equalization from assessing their capital stock for 1900. Judges Grosseup and Wemphrey denied the injunction in the United States circuit court. The board had levied about 75 million dollars in valuations, replacing last year’s 3.5 million figure, with total stated valuations around 125 million.
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Springfield
Chicago Union Traction Company
Consolidated Traction Company
State Board of Equalization
Grosseup and Wemphrey
United States Circuit Court
Grosseup
Chicago
Castro arrests minister of war in Venezuela crisis
In Caracas President Castro, fearing a conspiracy, ordered the arrest of Ramon Guerrera, minister of war, at Puerto Cabello. Guerrera’s supporters were seized in Caracas, including Montauban, a self-claimed French citizen, triggering a major sensation. Joachim Garido succeeds Guerrera as minister of war. Castro suspects Matos and Generals Beira and Juan Bielri in the plot.
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Castro
Caracas
Venezuela
Fhaytien
Puerto Cabello
Ramon Guerrera
Montauban
Joachim Garido
Guerrera
Senor Matos
Beira
Juan Bielri
Seattle
Wash
United States
Seera
Victoria
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Frank Bullis
Estherville
Tisful
George M. Curtis
Clinton
Samuel Mahon
W. A. Dildine
FE. M. Stanton
G. M. Titus
Muscotine County
Merly
Asseriny
Max Kroskopf
Marshalltown
Matiifnertrerd Moor
Warstesgeton
Lon
Department of Commerce and Industries
Erance Auain
Dire Piril
Liverala
Herald
Columbia
Victoriano Lorenzo
Gherrera
Penonome
Herrara
Navy Department
Perry
Lowa
Secretary of the Navy
Ald
Rumnibus
Arkey Bn Financial Strattss
Constantinople
Generatinzon
Savanilla
Atiuss
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